Oh, yes. I do believe you're right. *runs off to read that part again*_________________"It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:09 am

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comanderblyMaster

Joined: 29 Feb 2008Posts: 745Location: Denver

Finished last night - woo hoo!!!

Here are some general random thoughts:

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Overall it was a very entertaining read. I felt the perfect mix of humor to deflect the seriousness. My favorite joke was Winter's comment about women and pilots.

I loved seeing the old rogues and wraiths even if it was only briefly. And the description of the eta-5, a cross of an eta-2 and an A-wing. (I am a sucker for visually picturing things in my head).

I also enjoyed the imperial knights foreshadowing with Jag wanting a Jedi school/presence in the Imperial Remnant, I mean Galactic Empire.

My only concerns were Jag and Jaina having such and open relationship in front of other jedi and associates, I felt their being together could have a negative impact on Jag's role. No snap-hiss in the whole book. Why no Corran Horn - I mean in I, Jedi he showed how far he would go for the people he loves.

Still a great start, and lots of fun to read.

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:13 pm

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The thing with Jag doing whatever was kind of hard to believe considering his position.... but I still found it a very enjoyable book. The relationship of Ben and Luke throughout it all was very well done. The humour was also great - Ben inhaling the helium at the end was just awesome.

And who else thinks Tahiri being a bounty hunter is an EPIC WIN?!?!

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:52 pm

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Caedus_16Master

Joined: 15 Apr 2008Posts: 5339Location: Korriban

Oh I do MizzeeOH, I do but as to something else in the book...

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yes the jaina jag thing was kindve a cop-out. It was hastily done and I think it was more just thrown in to please fans of the relationship, but I liked it. I do agree that it seemed too casual though. And Luke and Ben's interaction was great!

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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:11 am

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

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One could argue that Palpatine still found time to wander off to his treasure world or visit the Prophets of the Darkside while being Emperor of the Galaxy leaving who knows what in charge. Thus I think it's okay for Jag to disappear as well from time to time. He just spends his free time a little differently.

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First off I did enjoy it, although I have mixed feelings. It just seemed so different. Maybe I just miss Mara and Jacen. I don't know.

One of my favourite scenes was Luke and Daala's conversation and, really, the whole Jedi/GA conflict. Although I'm with the Jedi on this one: You gotta do the good thing regardless of the rules.

I liked how they replenished the list of bounty hunters in this era, because aside from Boba Fett I can't think of anyone.

About the three plotlines:
Couruscant: my personal favourite.
Dorrin: Pretty good. Ben and Luke were awesome.
Kessel: My least favourite of the three.

Seha's back! I would've liked to see more of her, though.

My favourite line:"I'm too young to be harping about the old days." Haha. I can totally relate.

And finally, didn't it seem like a standalone? Aside from the voice Allana heard, and Valin I can't think of anything that can carry into the next books. I hope they aren't all like that.

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 4:19 pm

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And finally, didn't it seem like a standalone? Aside from the voice Allana heard, and Valin I can't think of anything that can carry into the next books. I hope they aren't all like that.

Yeah I learned my lesson with LoTF, I am waiting to see what does and does not carry over into the next book. I hope we get to see more of Wedge and the gang but that seems unlikely to me.

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:45 am

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

Joined: 04 Feb 2008Posts: 6916Location: Missouri

Personally I'd like to see a Mandalorian or two. Maybe someone mentioning what they're up to.

And while I'm wishing, how about the return of Tarfang _________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:55 am

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ReepicheepMaster

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 7787Location: Sailing into the unknown

I'm going to be so depressed if there are no Mandos at all. _________________
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Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:39 am

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

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But more bounty hunter action would be nice. That would suck if they just disappeared. _________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:14 pm

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Mara Jade SkywalkerAdministrator

Joined: 15 Feb 2008Posts: 6257Location: Beyond Shadows

We are definitely in need of a bounty hunter comeback. But we also need the aforementioned Mandos to appear. So here's to hoping that both will surface soon and/or continue to gain 'screen time'. _________________"It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:42 pm

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ReepicheepMaster

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 7787Location: Sailing into the unknown

Or 'page time' if you will. _________________
Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:44 pm

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Mara Jade SkywalkerAdministrator

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Yes, exactly. I'm not sure why I couldn't get that phrase to pop into my head. Thanks. _________________"It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:17 am

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ReepicheepMaster

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 7787Location: Sailing into the unknown

You're welcome. I forget if I mentioned this before, but does anyone remember in Revelation where Mirta and Jaina are talking and Mirta tells Jaina, "If we're ever on opposite sides of a war, let's avoid each other. As soon as I read it I stored it in my cranial storage, in case it was foreshadowing. Even though they weren't in Outcast, I've been told they were in Millenium Falcon, so I'd imagine we'll see them before the series is over._________________
Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.